State Route 8 Asset Management / Corridor Improvement Study Irwin, Victory, and Sandycreek Townships Public Meeting Franklin High School February 8, 2018
Project Team Michael Baker International PennDOT Max Heckman, P.E. Bill Petit, P.E. Ray Maginness Tom McClelland, P.E. Marilyn Waddell James Carroll Brian McNulty, P.E. Marc Rickard Freeport Road Jill Harry Mike Deibert Mike McMullen Tim Wagner Jeanette Uhl Brad Alden 3
Tonight’s Agenda • Purpose of the Study • Existing Conditions • Traffic and Safety • Pavement • Bridges • Project Development Process • Input to Date • Initial Study Concepts • Future Steps • Your Input / Feedback 4
Purpose of the Study • Due diligence prior to making major investments • Evaluate existing and future traffic operations • Evaluate roadway and bridge conditions • Identify related planning and economic development initiatives • Determine future costs to maintain and repair the roadway • Identify and evaluate options for changes/improvements to the roadway • Determine possible long-range strategies for the corridor • Involve stakeholders and the public 5
Study Area 6
Level of Service (Year 2020 to 2040) LOS A/B No Delays LOS C/D Minimal Delays LOS E/F Significant Delay 7
Traffic Volume Comparison Road 2017 2040 % # of ADT ADT Trucks Lanes SR 8 7,300 9,400 14 4 SR 257 10,000 10,700 6 3 US 322* 7,400 7,900 8 2+ SR 8** 4,500 4,800 10 2 * Franklin to Cranberry ** Oil City to Titusville + Climbing Lane Level of Service Thresholds No. of Lanes LOS A LOS C 2 2,500 10,100 4 29,000 52,000 8
Existing Conditions - Safety TYPE OF CRASH Unknown Angle Rear End Fixed Object Pedestrian Non-collision Head-on Side Swipe 9
Existing Conditions - Structures No Short-term Maintenance Required Short-term Maintenance Required
Existing Conditions - Structures • Fair Condition – Deck, Piers, Abutments Cracked and Spalled • Erosion on Embankments • Rehab Needed for Preservation • Rehab Cost = $100,000
Existing Conditions - Structures • Fair Condition – Joints Cracked and Leaking; Pier Caps Cracked; Abutments Washed Out; Deck is Patched • Requires Rehab for Preservation • Rehab cost = $300,000
Existing Conditions - Pavement Northern End ----Match Line---- Condition Failed Patches Good 0% – 2% Fair 2% – 5% Poor 5% – 10% Need to Very Poor 10% – 20% Replace Serious >20% More than 90% of the pavement is in need of replacement 13 -----Match Line---- Southern End
Future Costs to Maintain Existing Roadway • Annual Maintenance Cost – Summer Maintenance $130,000 – Winter Maintenance $230,000 – Total $360,000 • Approximate Future Reconstruction Cost – Pavement $15 to $19 million – Bridges $1 to $2 million – Other items (drainage, signing, traffic control) $5 to $6 million – Contingencies $6 to $8 million – Engineering $5 to $7 million – Total $32 to $42 million 14
Project Development Process Northwest Commission – Rural Planning Organization • Member Counties – Clarion, Crawford, Forest, Venango and Warren. PennDOT is a voting member. • Approves and prioritizes all federally- funded projects within the region • Develops Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) from which all projects are programmed and funded. It is updated every two years • SR 8 reconstruction is currently funded for approximately $41.75 million on the TIP; this study will provide basis and guideline for updating • Money spent on one project leaves less available for other projects
Project Development Process
Stakeholder Input to Date • 150 individuals / businesses heard from to date • Phone interviews and meetings with: – Local Officials – County Planning Staff – Local Businesses – Chamber of Commerce (also conducted survey) – Economic Development Agencies
Stakeholder Input to Date • What We’ve Heard about Today’s Economy: – SR 8 is vital • Local industries heavily use I-80 • Franklin, Oil City, Titusville areas compete with other areas along I-80 for development • High speed access to I-80 is a critical marketing tool • Many employees come from Barkeyville, Grove City, points south
Stakeholder Input to Date • What We’ve Heard about the Future Economy: – Economic Growth Potential • Northwest PA is poised for industrial growth – Marcellus Shale – Shell Cracker Plant is opportunity for plastics industry and related industries • Venango Regional Airport has growth plans – Cargo and Business Park • Other Business Parks are developing • Tourism is growing – French Creek, Bike Trails, Allegheny River • Barkeyville has designated growth area
Stakeholder Input to Date • What We’ve Heard about the Road: – Safety Concerns • Difficult winter conditions and terrain • Trucks • SR 8 is used by school buses – Incidents • SR 8 is used as an I-80 alternate route • Old Rt. 8 is inadequate for trucks or detoured traffic – Convenience • Existing high speed access contributes to quality of life
Concept 1 – Reconstruct 4 Lanes • Maintains current configuration • High level of traffic service • $32 to $42 million cost 21
Concept 2 – Reconstruct 2 Lanes • Reduces future reconstruction and maintenance costs • Future level of service still acceptable (LOS C) • Would include truck climbing lanes • Possible cost = $31 to $39 Million 22
Concept 3 - 2 Lanes With Trail • Reduces future maintenance costs • Future level of service still acceptable (LOS C) • Would include truck climbing lanes • Improves bicycle and pedestrian safety and mobility in the corridor • Local matching funds required for trail • Possible cost $33 to $42 Million 23
Concept 4 – 2 Lanes With Service Road • Increased reconstruction cost, $34 to $42 Million • Reduced access control could increase congestion • Facilitates development along SR 8 near I-80 24 Possible Intersection or Roundabout
Next Steps DEVELOP EVALUATE SCREEN Alternatives Alternatives Alternatives February April May STUDY REVIEW Reports with Public July June 25
Future Vision of SR 8 Corridor? ? Cracker ker Plant nt
Project Input / Feedback • Q and A tonight • Display boards are exhibited in the lobby • Comment forms (located on sign-in table) may be filled out this evening or mailed / emailed at a later date 27
Project Input / Feedback Thoughts? Questions? 28
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